The monthly jobs report for May showed that the U.S. economy had surprising strength, despite the shutdown caused by COVID-19. More than 2 million jobs were added last month.
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New Marian Shrine Set to Welcome Rocky Mountain Visitors
The Virgin Mary is sitting with her son Jesus in a lush Alberta forest, surrounded by deer drinking from a gurgling stream, with the majestic Three Sisters peaks in the background.
Parishes Face New Challenges as Millennials Avoid Marriage, Family Life
A new study shows that as millennials are approaching age 40, their family life radically differs from past generations, a reality that Catholic leaders and scholars say present particular challenges for passing on the faith and for building Catholic community.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Strongly Denies Second Sexual Abuse Claim from 1970s, Contemplates Filing Defamation Lawsuit
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is strongly denying a second allegation by attorney Mitchell Garabedian that he abused a minor during his early ministry as a priest and says he is considering filing a defamation lawsuit against Garabedian.
Pope Prays for U.S., Calls Racism a Pro-Life Issue
Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
D.C. Archbishop Blasts Trump’s Visit to John Paul II Shrine
As President Donald Trump visited a Washington-based shrine to Saint Pope John Paul II June 2, the Catholic archbishop of the nation’s capital has issued a stinging rebuke to the site’s organizers, calling the decision “baffling and reprehensible” and characterizing it as a politicized photo opportunity.
Knights of Columbus Celebrate Founder Ahead of Beatification
For the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael McGivney has always been viewed as a saint-like figure.
Catholic Leaders Say Floyd’s Death, Demonstrations a ‘Wake-Up Call’
As the nation was gripped by widespread unrest over the weekend in response to the killing of yet another unarmed black man by a police officer last week, U.S. Catholic leaders said recent events served as a “wake-up call” to the racism that continues to plague the country, while encouraging non-violent protests as a means of effective resistance.
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
“We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. We serve a God of love, mercy, and justice,” says the statement.
Minneapolis Archbishop Calls Floyd Video ‘Gut-Wrenching’ as Protests Grow
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis called for prayers for George Floyd and his family in the wake of the man’s death while in police custody.